Blushing Maiden Peak

　　Blushing Maiden Mountain, located on the northern bank of Zijiang River in Xiushan Town, is 15 kilometers from the county town. Facing the river, it has seven major peaks of different sizes, with the main peak reaching 375 meters in height.

　　Beautiful Blushing Maiden Mountain has a magical legend. It is said that the Blushing Maiden was a pretty village girl who lived by the river. She and a hardworking young man fell in love quietly and were preparing for their wedding night when invaders from another ethnic group attacked the Central Plains. The young man resolutely enlisted and went to the front lines. Before parting, they pledged eternal love and vowed to reunite and marry upon his triumphant return. After he left for war, the village girl missed him dearly and often stood under the peach tree at the village entrance, hoping for her lover’s early return. One day, a lecherous county magistrate passed by and, seeing such a beautiful woman, was filled with lust. Disregarding all decency, he approached and harassed the village girl. Frightened, she turned and ran, and the magistrate chased after her, not even bothering to pick up his fallen official hat. The girl ran desperately, and the magistrate pursued her relentlessly. When they reached the banks of the Zijiang River, the magistrate tore off the girl’s clothes with his claws, and in shame, she jumped into the river. Suddenly, fierce winds blew across the land, thunder roared, and lightning flashed. Amid the deafening thunder, the village girl transformed into a green mountain standing by the river, while the magistrate turned into a toad-shaped stone, kneeling in the river. To commemorate the maiden who defied humiliation and remained loyal to love, people named the riverside mountain Blushing Maiden Mountain and built a Temple of the Goddess at its summit.

　　At the foot of Blushing Maiden Mountain, springs are abundant, with clear spring water gurgling through. The water contains various amino acids essential to the human body, making it a high-quality mineral water that is especially nourishing. It can not only treat gastrointestinal diseases but also improve skin complexion. Especially the spring at the mountainside is regarded as the authentic Blushing Maiden Spring. It is said that young girls who drink from it will have fair, rosy complexions, as beautiful as celestial beings, while the elderly who drink it can regain youthfulness, with no wrinkles forming on their faces. Due to the mystical aura surrounding the spring water, farmers from nearby villages flock to drink from Blushing Maiden Spring in spring and summer. It is said that the women living near Blushing Maiden Mountain indeed have more beautiful complexions than those from other regions. Therefore, the saying “Taohua River is the valley of beauties” refers not to the area near the county town, but to the enchanting shores of the mystical Blushing Maiden Spring.

　　Blushing Maiden Mountain is covered with azaleas. In the sunny days of March, with birds flying and grass growing, various colorful azaleas bloom in welcome. Visiting Blushing Maiden Mountain in spring to admire the flowers and view the Blushing Maiden Peak by the river is truly a feast for the eyes. After the outing, you can head to Xiushan Town to experience the tea ceremony of Blushing Maiden Mountain. The Lei Tea made with Blushing Maiden Spring water is sweet, refreshing, and fragrant. The noodles cooked in this spring water are soft and delicious, never getting mushy even when boiled for a long time. These distinctive tea treats not only satisfy your taste buds but also offer a uniquely charming folk tourism experience.

Blushing Maiden Peak